Sentinel-1 quick steps to launch

This time-lapse video shows Sentinel-1A being prepared for launch and its final lift off on 3…

Node 2

Node 2 is a European-built module of the International Space Station that serves as utility room,…

Alexander, Terry and Samantha at the Tsukuba Space Center

ESA astronauts Alexander Gerst (left), Samantha Cristoforetti and NASA astronaut Terry Virts (center in blue) during…

Alexander Gerst during training at TKSC

ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst during training on the plant gravity sensing experiment, at JAXA’s Tsukuba Space…

Tower of Vega

Looking up from the bottom of the mobile launch gantry for ESA’s Vega launcher in French…

Space Station life support

Nathalie Leys from ESA’s Micro-Ecological Life Support System Alternative team introduces life-support research. For exploring our…

Plants in space

Growing plants for food was a significant step in the history of mankind. Growing plants for…

Antarctica Peninsula from Sentinel-1A

Acquired on 13 April 2014 at 23:57 GMT (14 April at 01:57 CEST) by Sentinel-1A, this…

Brussels from Sentinel-1A

Acquired on 12 April 2014 at 17:18 GMT (19:18 CEST), just nine days after launch, this…

Pine Island and Thwaites Glaciers from Sentinel-1A

Acquired on 13 April 2014 at 09:03 GMT (11:03 CEST) this image covers parts of Pine…